deviation

Example Sentences

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Queer politics, by contrast, encourages deviation from social norms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“It keeps markets in a constant state of anticipation, as any unexpected deviation, whether toward a deeper slowdown or higher inflation, could significantly alter monetary policy expectations,” he says.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“But when you sum them all up together, it’s actually quite a substantial deviation from that standard.”

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Just as “The Complex” deviates from his first two novels, “Family Planning” and “The Association of Small Bombs” Mahajan’s career trajectory is also a deviation from that of a traditional novelist.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

No other breed falls outside the standard deviation.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty